Pagduldol (en. Nudging)

pag-dul-dol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of slightly pushing or moving something.
The child's nudging of his friend is a sign of wanting to play.
Ang pagduldol ng bata sa kanyang kaibigan ay tanda ng kagustuhang makipaglaro.
The result of applying slight force to move an object.
The nudging of the door started the sound of it opening.
Ang pagduldol sa pinto ay nagpasimula ng tunog ng pagbubukas.

Etymology

From the root word 'duldol' meaning 'to push' or 'to thrust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nudging towards the truth
Encouraging someone to face the truths.
pagduldol sa katotohanan

Related Words

duldol
The root word meaning push or thrust.
duldol

Slang Meanings

elbowing
When I elbowed him, he got mad.
Pag nadiyatan ko siya ng pagduldol, nagalit siya.
nudge
Your nudge feels great to me, let's just chill.
Parang ang sarap ng dudol mo sa akin, chill lang tayo.
lift or carry
I talked to him while I was nudging him.
Kinausap ko siya habang nagpa-pagduldol ako sa kanya.